Westchester County is offering a program that provides life-saving emergency preparedness training to people with visual impairments. On Monday, the county Department of Emergency Services (DES) presented a new video highlighting the Stop the Bleed pilot program, which in addition
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Fluoride is scheduled to be added to the water of about 40,000 residents in Yorktown—just not yet. Residents had been notified by the Northern Westchester Joint Water Works (NWJWW) and town officials that fluoride would be part of the water
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week for a $220 million Critical Care Tower that will enable Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla to provide private rooms to all patients. With a projected completion in the second quarter of 2026, the
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Dan Levy doesn’t miss many opportunities to get into a pool and start swimming his laps. As a longtime competitive swimmer and coach at Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club, it’s what he has loved to do for many years for
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Dr. Amanda C. North, Pediatric Urology Unlike conditions of the heart, liver, and other singular organs, most people can live normal lives with just one kidney. However, a condition called prenatal hydronephrosis – essentially the swelling of a kidney in
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The largest organization that serves the developmentally disabled community in Westchester County has begun the next phase of improvements to its facility and grounds at one of its day centers. Representatives of The Arc Westchester celebrated the recent groundbreaking for
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Twice in the past eight years Mina Brenneman has completed a long-distance walk in Europe. In 2016, Brenneman finished the 500-mile Camino Frances from St. Jean-Pied-du-Port in France to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Santiago, Spain. Last year, she did
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Carrying hand-made signs, posters and banners, reproductive rights supporters rallied Sunday to protect reproductive rights for women throughout New York State. About 70 people braved high heat and humidity near Mount Kisco Village Hall for a chance to hear local
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Dr. Debra Etelson, Pediatrics Anyone expecting a newborn’s arrival at their home should be aware that certain safety and comfort measures (“baby-proofing”) are in order. But when should you start preparing your home, and – given the reams of advice
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By Quinn Muller The Mahopac Fire Department partnered up with State Senator Pete Harckham (D/Lewisboro) to host a blood drive last week. The event took place as the New York Blood Center recently announced a blood emergency in the state.
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